A.L.R.
Law & Legal abbreviation · Legal Citation
| Stands for | American Law Reports |
|---|---|
| Categories | Law & Legal |
A.L.R. stands for American Law Reports, a legal citation abbreviation.
Annotated reporter, now published by Thomson Reuters, that selects a leading case on a narrow issue and adds a lengthy annotation surveying how courts nationwide have decided that issue. Lawyers use it as a research shortcut to gather cases from many jurisdictions.
Example: Start with the A.L.R. annotation, which collects every state's cases on injuries at self-service gas stations.
Usage notes
Published since 1919 in numbered series, with later series designated A.L.R.2d, A.L.R.3d and so on, plus a separate federal series. Annotations are cited like secondary sources, with author, title, volume and page. They are kept current through supplements and online updates, so the latest supplement should always be checked.
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- art. – Article
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This entry is for general education and is not legal advice. Abbreviation use varies between institutions; always confirm in context.